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Soldiers Point Bowling Club is proud to be a sponsor of the Mayoral Academic Scholarships Program.

Each year, the Program offers scholarships to students from across the Port Stephens Local Government Area, embarking on their first year of tertiary study. In 2019, there are 16 scholarships valued at $2,000 each, which have been generously sponsored by local businesses wanting to assist students in reaching their full potential.

For more information: https://www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au/live/community/grants-and-scholarships/mayoral-academic-scholarships

Soldiers Point Bowling Club is proud to be involved with ClubGrants and we are pleased to have assisted the local area with Community Grants as follows:

ABOUT CLUBGRANTS

Last year, registered clubs allocated more than $100 million to deserving causes through the ClubGRANTS program.

Since the scheme began, clubs have given more than $1 billion to recipients such as Surf Life Saving, the Ted Noffs Foundation, Vision Australia and Legacy. ClubGRANTS funding is available to community groups, charities and sporting teams across NSW. Approximately 500 clubs voluntarily allocate funds to the ClubGRANTS scheme.

2018 Category 1 application deadline:

Applications open 3 April 2018 and close 25 May 2018.

Funding is available under three separate categories:

Category 1: Supports community welfare and social services; community development; employment assistance activities; community health services; and projects aimed at improving the living standards of low income and disadvantaged people.

Category 2: Provides funding for general community development and support activities, such as junior sport.

Category 3: Is a state-wide fund that supports large-scale community infrastructure projects. Grants are available for sport, emergency and disaster relief, and arts and culture infrastructure.

The program is made possible through the support of NSW clubs, local councils and the NSW Government.

Click here for examples of projects successfully funded under ClubGRANTS.

Click here for more information about Category 3 Infrastructure Grants.

NEWCASTLE AND HUNTER VALLEY CLUB TAKES OUT TOP PRIZE AT AWARDS NIGHT

In a coup for the Newcastle and Hunter Valley region, a Highly Commended Award was awarded to Soldiers Point Bowling Club in the Environment category for their commitment to becoming more environmentally friendly.

The Club has switched over LED lighting, reduced general waste by 35% since 2011 and has installed a covered bowling green for users to enjoy.

ClubsNSW CEO Anthony Ball congratulated Soldiers Point Bowling Club for their win at the Clubs & Community Awards.

“Congratulations to Soldiers Point Bowling Club for their commitment to making a difference in the lives of people in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley,” he said.